The H-1B visa is a temporary work visa that enables U.S. employers to hire non-citizen workers and provides a pathway for professionals to live and work in the United States after completing their education.
There are generally four types of employers who are currently considered “cap-exempt”:
- Institutions of higher education (nonprofit colleges or universities)
- Nonprofit organizations that are affiliated with institutions of higher education through a written affiliation agreement and an active working relationship
- Government research organizations
- Nonprofit research organizations
This one-pager explains H-1B cap-exempt employers, who are not subject to the annual cap on H-1 B visas, detailing eligibility criteria and examples.
